Ambassadors

GEMMA SALVESTRO

Gemma has had a long and very active participation in all areas of Equestrian sport for her entire life. She specialises in showcasing ponies, aiming to show that their abilities and appeal equal bigger horses. She currently competes a team of 4 horses.

She lives in Strathalbyn South Australia and is a High school teacher. In her small amount of free time, she is the Secretary and Publicity Officer for the SA Welsh Pony Regional Promotional Group. This role is a huge commitment for Gemma as the organisation runs 5 shows each year which she is instrumental in organising.

She is passionate about the future of her sport and opportunities for members to show the Welsh breed. Her interest in the breed has seen her work towards becoming a qualified Panel judge for the Welsh society also.

Gemma has huge goals for all of her horses in the coming year, including competing interstate and qualify for national competitions with her multi discipline team. We are proud to be associated with and support Gemma as a brand Ambassador. She is a rider who represents all we look for as a positive role model in her sport.

She has used pelletised wood stable bedding for years and loves the benefits in using Elite Equine Bedding in her stables for her 4 horses.

LINDSEY WARE

Lindsey Ware is an FEI Grand Prix rider based on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.
She has a variety of dressage horses in work, ranging from young horses at the start of their career, through to FEI level horses.

Lindsey’s aim is to train and develop her horses through to Grand Prix level, with the goal of qualifying and competing in the Olympic Games and World Equestrian Games.

She has competed at a range of large events across with success, including in CDI-W competitions at competitions such as Equitana, where she won the freestyle on her horse Aristede in 2022.

Lindsey is incredibly passionate about dressage, not only in training horses, but also training other riders as she coaches both young and adult riders to help them achieve their riding goals in the sport.

Her focus for this year is developing her business, Lindsey Ware Dressage, where she aims to grow her team of horses, help more riders in their riding journey, and also expand into breeding quality dressage horses.

Lindsey has been using wood pellet bedding for some time, and has found the Elite Equine Bedding is the best there is. It is easy to set up, is not dusty, plus super quick and easy to clean. She loves using this bedding for her stabled horses who also love it too!

LOLA ALAIA

Lola is a fierce competitor in the world of showing, trains her own horses while showing great sportsmanship and dedication where it matters. She is kind and loves to share her secrets of success paving the way for the next generation.

Her recent wins have seen her shoot to stardom and qualifying for Australia’s highest level in showing, Nationals and Grand Nations!

We’re proud to be supporting her and her horses on her journey.

SOPHIA CRADDOCK

Sophia is a talented and dedicated showjumping rider based at Mappinga Park in Oakbank, South Australia. Currently competing in the 135–145cm Young Rider Classes, she is focused on continuing her progression into both Young Rider and Senior classes over the coming year, with regular competition across South Australia and interstate.

Alongside her top-level competition horses, Sophia is also producing her newly broken-in youngster, Grandview Be My Star, and is excited about his promising future. A recent career highlight includes winning the Rae Brice Memorial Ladies Championship at the SA State Indoor Championships aboard her exceptional mare GH Emmaville Olga.

Sophia has become an important and respected member of the Interschool SA community—first as a long-time competitor and now as a committee member and Manager for the National Travelling Team. She is widely recognised for her sportsmanship, leadership, and the supportive way she mentors younger riders as they develop through the levels.

Beyond the competition arena, Sophia manages her business from her family’s renowned property, Mappinga Park—a premium equestrian facility offering high-level agistment, training, and arena hire. She is hands-on in the daily care and management of the horses, ensuring each receives top-quality care and individual attention. Elite Equine Bedding plays a vital role in her stable program, helping her maintain a clean, comfortable, and consistent environment for horses in work, training, and rehabilitation.